gōd
gōd is the Old English word for good, meaning pleasant or enjoyable.
The term is an adjective used to describe something as pleasant or enjoyable.
Meaning: pleasant, enjoyable (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The form gōd is the masculine singular nominative form of the adjective. Other cases include gōde, which is used in the dative singular and gōdum, which is used in the dative plural.
Did you know?
- In Old English, gōd was often used to describe someone who was generous or noble rather than just morally upright. A 'good' king was primarily one who gave away wealth to his followers.
- The word gōd is a cognate of the Modern German word gut . Both evolved from the same Proto-Germanic root meaning 'fitting' or 'suitable'.
- The word 'good' in Old English was often used in poetic alliteration, a common feature of Anglo-Saxon verse, to create rhythmic patterns that were vital to oral storytelling.
Examples in context
- Hē wæs gōd catt.He was a good cat.This sentence shows how to use gōd to describe a cat.Tatoeba #13466252 by rul, translation #13463336 by rul
- Hē ƿæs gōd cyning.He was a good king.This sentence demonstrates using gōd to describe a king.Tatoeba #1356319 by SuleimanArkhyz, translation #1356323 by CK
- Ānfeald wesan is gōd.To be simple is good.This sentence illustrates using gōd to describe a state of being.Tatoeba #13903630 by rul, translation #13626534 by rul
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Example conversation
Two siblings are discussing the weather for a walk.
- ÆthelstanHēr is gōd dæg for gonge.Here is a good day for walking.
- ÆthelflædGēa, sē sunna scīnþ.Yes, the sun is shining.
- ÆthelstanBið se gang gōd?Will the walk be good?
- ÆthelflædIċ wene þæt hit bið.I think that it will be.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
